Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
TOZ-87
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1987
- DesignerN. V. Babanin
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersUSSR, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12/70
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity4
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length711 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Furniture Materialbeech or walnut
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityinterchangeable chokes (TOZ-87-02/03)
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1987
- Variants8
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width60 mm
- Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
39
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries10country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61COMBAT SHOTGUNS21COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS479RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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